Seizure Risk Management in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Target Audience: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Clinical Leads, Quality Improvement Managers, and other leadership roles within senior living organizations.
Understanding and managing the risks of seizures in residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia is essential. This guide provides an evidence-based overview of seizure prevalence, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and management principles to support safer care and compliance.
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About This Guide
The guide covers the following key areas:
- Prevalence and clinical impact of seizures in dementia.
- Risk factors and diagnostic challenges.
- Evidence-based approaches for monitoring and intervention.
- Importance of structured documentation and staff training.
Key Strategic Takeaways for Leadership
- Proactive seizure management reduces avoidable hospital transfers, regulatory risk, and overall costs.
- Seizures are significantly underrecognized in AD, creating hidden clinical and operational risks.
- Unmanaged seizures increase falls, hospital transfers, and overall care costs.
- Specialized, evidence-based staff training is essential for early recognition and prevention.
- Data-driven documentation supports better outcomes and reduces regulatory risk.
- Investment in proactive seizure programs improves quality of care and operational stability.
Next Steps
- Incorporate its recommendations into quality improvement programs and staff training plans.
- Use related Hub tools (e.g., Observation Checklist, Alert Card) to implement actionable protocols.
- Provide feedback for continuous improvement and future updates.
- Use these insights with your team to improve recognition, reduce incidents, and strengthen compliance.